State University of New York General Education Framework (SUNY-GE)
The SUNY General Education Framework is required fall 2023, for new first-time students
entering A.A., A.S., and baccalaureate-degree programs; and required fall 2024, for
new first-time students entering A.A.S. degree programs.
SUNY General Education Knowledge and Skills Areas, and Core Competencies
All students enrolled in programs leading to A.A., A.S., and baccalaureate degrees
are required by the State University of New York to complete 30 credits of SUNY General
Education Framework (SUNY-GE) in a minimum of seven of 10 areas. All students enrolled
in A.A.S. degrees are required to complete 20 credits of SUNY-GE in four specified
areas. Students must take the following:
1. Knowledge and Skills Areas
The following four are required for all undergraduate-degree programs:
Communication – written and oral
Diversity: Equity, Inclusion, and Social Justice
Mathematics (and quantitative reasoning)
Natural Sciences (and scientific reasoning)
In addition, a minimum of three of the following six are required for A.A., A.S.,
and all baccalaureate-degree programs:
Humanities
Social Sciences
The Arts
U.S. History and Civic Engagement
World History and Global Awareness
World Languages
2. Core Competencies (infused throughout the General Education program)
Critical Thinking and Reasoning
Information Literacy
Note: Visit SUNY General Education listing or course descriptions to determine which Suffolk County Community College courses
fulfill the SUNY General Education Framework.
The SUNY General Education Requirement will be phased out for students entering a
program fall 2023 or later. Contact an advisor for guidance on meeting degree requirements.
All students enrolled in programs leading to A.A., A.S., and baccalaureate degrees
are required by the State University of New York to complete 30 credits of SUNY-GER
general education in a minimum of seven of 10 areas. Students must take at least one
course each in both Mathematics and Basic Communication and in five of the following
eight areas:
Natural Sciences
Social Sciences
American History
Western Civilization
Other World Civilizations
Humanities
The Arts
World Languages
Students who are planning to transfer to SUNY baccalaureate programs are strongly
encouraged to take three of the five courses in Natural Science, Social Science, and
the Humanities, as these areas are required in nearly all bachelor’s degree programs.
In addition to the seven of 10 course requirement, students must also demonstrate
the following competencies, which are infused throughout the General Education program:
Critical Thinking (Reasoning)
Information Management
See list below to determine which Suffolk County Community College courses fulfill
the SUNY General Education requirements.